A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
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GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE JOB
This position is for a mechanically inclined individual who possesses a positive attitude and desire to continuous improvement. This position will install, maintain, and repair and alter machine components. This person will be a key player in ensuring first time quality and delivery change over components to the headers. The Tool/Pack Room will work toward ensuring on-time delivery and first time quality of changeover components to the headers during changeovers.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide assistance to machine operators on new job development Ability to operate Tool Room equipment with limited supervision to meet necessary quality and productivity requirements. Horizontal, vertical hones, OD/ID grinders, surface grinders, centerless, and polishing. Ability to read most manufacturing and tooling prints, select and prepare necessary tools to meet print tolerances. Utilize Toolroom inspection equipment - micrometers, calipers, indicators, contour tracers, microscope, and comparators). Maintains cleanliness of work area. Follows company safety guidelines. Performs preventative maintenance when required. Programming and setup of CNC machines. Knowledge of tools to perform turning, milling, drilling, and boring. Responsible for own inspection of tooling. Strong Mathematical and problem solving skills. All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Basic computer skills using Google Workspace (sheets, docs, drive, chat, Gmail, etc.) Solid math skills Mechanically inclined, shop classes or manufacturing process training is required Basic problem solving skills Ability to identify routine problem causation and correct routine problems Willingness to learn new areas of the business We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.
